Are you an experienced SHEQ Advisor looking to work for an award-winning organisation?
At WJ we take the health, safety and wellbeing of all our people very seriously and are looking for a knowledgeable SHEQ Advisor with experience in the construction/highways sector who will be based in the South-East supporting our depots in Milton Keynes, Croydon, Reading & Braintree. Safety is one of WJ’s core values along with Delivery, Innovation and Community.
About the Role
This is SHEQ Advisor position is a full-time role where you will be working with our South-East depots. You will be working within the existing Health and Safety management team across the UK, typical working days are Monday to Friday 9-5 however flexibility to work nights, occasional weekends and on occasion working away from home is required.
You will engage with WJ operatives and teams around the country, our clients and subcontractors. Your main duties will be, but not limited to:
- Carry out proactive site audits and review RAMS to keep operations safe and compliant.
- Produce clear audit reports that turn findings into practical actions.
- Conduct Drug & Alcohol testing to support a safe working environment.
- Investigate near misses, identifying root causes and driving preventative improvements.
- Lead depot H&S meetings, ensuring actions are captured and communicated.
- Deliver engaging Toolbox Talks and safety briefings to strengthen safety culture.
- Report on compliance standards and work quality to support continuous improvement.
- Audit subcontractors to ensure consistent adherence to H&S requirements.
- Build strong collaboration with customers and internal H&S teams.
- Test and assess new equipment/materials and provide evidence-based recommendations.
If you want to be part of a team that enable you to drive your ideas and bring a fresh approach to Health and Safety we will reward you with:
- Annual salary of £40,000 - £50,000 (dependant on experience)
- Benefits Package including; Company car, Annual bonus, 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays.
- Healthcare cover: 24/7 GP appointments & cashback on health expenses.
- On the job training to gain insight into WJ’s processes and procedures.
- An opportunity to be part of our industry-leading team.
- Opportunity for training and future development.
About WJ
WJ Group is the market leader in highways safety, marking and maintenance in the UK and we are on an exciting and ambitious growth journey of which you can be an essential part. With the continued rapid growth of our business out Health and Safety team’s role is to support our team of over 600 people working in various field, operational and office-based roles.
Become part of a company that has led the road marking industry from our inception. Shape the future with WJ. Apply now!
WJ are a Disability Committed employer - If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process, please reach out to us directly at [email protected]
WJ is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement before any stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All applications received prior to the closing date will be considered equally, and the recruitment process will be conducted fairly and transparently.
